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Public Safety Committee approves prior minutes, addresses E-Moto ordinance concerns.

Public Safety Committee approves minutes and discusses E-Moto ordinance revisions. Police Chief Alexander told the panel that a failed 2 1/2 override could force the layoff of two to three of the department's approximately 30 officers, severely hampering operations. Public comment from Alex Barron,

Finance Committee recommends three property tax exemption options

Easthampton Finance Committee unanimously backs three new property tax exemptions for seniors and veterans. The City Council Finance Committee recommended annual cost-of-living adjustments for seniors 65 and older with less than $78,000 in assets and for veterans with disabilities, plus an

Easthampton Ordinance Committee advances Wetlands Protection Ordinance

Easthampton Ordinance Committee unanimously votes to advance Wetlands Protection Ordinance to City Council. The committee voted 3-0 on April 28 to move the measure forward following three public information sessions drawing support from local conservationists and no organized opposition.

School Committee approves June 11 meeting date, election day school closure

Easthampton School Committee backs election-day high school closure. The committee unanimously moved its June 9 meeting to June 11 and voted to close Easthampton High School on June 9 to provide space for a Proposition 2½ override vote, extending the academic year to June 23 for EHS students.

Retirement Board Re-Elects Emerson to New Three-Year Term

Easthampton Retirement Board re-elected Chair Donald Emerson to a new three-year term through June 5, 2029, with three votes in favor and one opposed; Emerson abstained as the candidate. The board unanimously approved Warrant Number 4 for $697,256.75, the transfer of retirement deductions for four